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Paul D. Householder
Executive Advisory & Consulting

Paul D. Householder

Helping industrial companies, PE-backed firms, and boards unlock operational performance through hands-on executive partnership.

Former President & CEO of Ag Growth International. Three decades of global P&L leadership across six countries — from the plant floor to the boardroom.

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30+ Years of
Leadership
6 Countries
Operated In
$1B+ Revenue
Oversight
Experience With
Air Products NYSE: APD Ag Growth International TSX: AFN Alamo Group NYSE: ALG
01 Services

How I help.

I partner with organizations navigating complex operational challenges — not as a slide-deck consultant, but as a hands-on operator who has sat in the seat.

01

Operational Advisory

Diagnose and resolve operational bottlenecks, improve manufacturing efficiency, and build scalable processes. Ideal for companies facing integration challenges, margin pressure, or growth-stage complexity.

For: Industrial companies, PE portfolio companies
02

Board Service

Independent board participation with deep operational perspective. Compensation committee experience, governance best practices, and the pattern recognition that comes from running a public company.

For: Public and private company boards
03

Interim Leadership

Step into CEO, COO, or GM roles during transitions, turnarounds, or leadership gaps. Immediate impact from day one — no ramp-up required for industrial environments.

For: Companies in transition, PE firms
04

Post-Acquisition Integration

Align operations, culture, and financial performance across newly combined organizations. Hands-on integration playbook built from experience with multi-country manufacturing consolidations.

For: Acquirers, PE firms, corporate development teams
02 Process

How we work together.

1

Discovery Call

A candid conversation about your situation, challenges, and goals. No sales pitch — just a clear-eyed assessment of whether I'm the right fit for your needs.

2

Diagnostic Assessment

I spend time understanding your operations, team, and constraints before recommending anything. Good advice requires good context — shortcuts here cost time later.

3

Engagement

Flexible structures — from monthly advisory retainers to embedded interim roles. Scoped to your timeline and budget. I stay until the work is done, not until the contract runs out.

Start With a Conversation
03 Expertise

Where I create value.

P&L Leadership

Full profit-and-loss ownership of multi-hundred-million-dollar business units. Proven across regional, national, and international scopes with consistent growth delivery.

Global Operations

Led industrial operations across the US, Brazil, Canada, India, France, and Italy. Deep experience navigating regulatory environments, cultural dynamics, and supply chain complexity at scale.

Operational Excellence

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Directed continuous improvement programs across global engineering organizations, driving efficiency and quality at every level.

CEO & Board Advisory

Experience as President & CEO of a TSX-listed public company and Independent Director on a NYSE board. Understands governance, investor relations, and executive leadership from both sides of the table.

Industrial Manufacturing

Deep expertise across industrial gases, specialty chemicals, food infrastructure, and agricultural equipment manufacturing. From process engineering to enterprise strategy.

Growth & Integration

Led post-acquisition integration, organic growth strategies, and organizational redesigns. Experienced in aligning operations, culture, and financial performance through periods of transformation.

Who I work with.

Industrial Companies

Manufacturing, process, and infrastructure businesses ($100M–$2B revenue) facing operational complexity, leadership transitions, or growth inflection points.

Private Equity Firms

Sponsors with portfolio companies in industrials who need operational diligence, post-acquisition integration support, or interim executive leadership.

Boards & Governance

Public and private boards seeking independent directors with deep operational experience, compensation committee expertise, and a CEO's perspective on strategy.

04 Career

A record of results.

2022 — 2026

President & Chief Executive Officer

Ag Growth International TSX: AFN

Led a global food infrastructure company with manufacturing facilities across 6 countries. Oversaw operational integration, leverage reduction, and organic growth strategy. Reported to the Board of Directors.

Global CEO 6 Countries Board-Level Reporting
2021 — 2022

Chief Operating Officer

Ag Growth International TSX: AFN

First-ever COO. Streamlined operations across all global manufacturing facilities. Drove customer experience initiatives and cross-functional alignment.

Newly Created Role Global Operations
2019 — 2021

EVP, International → Global Operations

Ag Growth International TSX: AFN

Initially led all international businesses, then expanded scope to include North American operations. Rapid progression reflecting operational impact.

Rapid Promotion Scope Doubled
2015 — 2019

Vice President & General Manager

Air Products NYSE: APD

Full P&L ownership of Industrial Gases, Western US. Senior leadership of a major regional business unit within a Fortune 500 industrial company.

Fortune 500 Full P&L
2012 — 2015

Managing Director, Brazil → GM, West Region

Air Products NYSE: APD

Full P&L ownership of Brazilian operations, then transitioned to lead the US West Region. International general management with direct market accountability.

International P&L Brazil
2010 — 2012

Director, Continuous Improvement

Air Products NYSE: APD

Led Lean Six Sigma deployment across Global Engineering as a certified Master Black Belt. Built systematic approaches to operational efficiency at enterprise scale.

Master Black Belt Global Engineering
1991 — 2010

Progressive Leadership Roles

Air Products NYSE: APD

Nearly two decades of advancement through engineering, sales, business development, and asset management roles. Built deep domain expertise in industrial gases and specialty chemicals across US and China markets.

19 Years US & China
05 About

Operational excellence
at global scale.

Paul D. Householder is an accomplished C-suite executive with deep expertise in industrial manufacturing, global operations, and organizational transformation. A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Paul has led businesses across the Americas, Europe, and Asia — consistently delivering P&L growth, operational integration, and strategic clarity.

With a mechanical engineering foundation from Lafayette College, an MBA from Lehigh University, and executive education at Harvard Business School, Paul combines analytical rigor with proven leadership instinct. His career spans two NYSE/TSX-listed industrial companies and board service at a third.

Education

Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Program
Lehigh University Master of Business Administration
Lafayette College BSc, Mechanical Engineering

Certifications & Industries

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Industrial Gases Specialty Chemicals Food Infrastructure Agricultural Equipment Public Company Governance
06 Advisory

Board & advisory roles.

Active

Alamo Group, Inc.

NYSE: ALG

Independent Director & Compensation Committee Member

Global manufacturer of infrastructure maintenance and vegetation management equipment. 40+ brands across two divisions serving municipalities, contractors, and agriculture professionals worldwide.

Since February 2024
Former

Ag Growth International

TSX: AFN

Board Director (as President & CEO)

Global leader in food infrastructure — grain handling, storage, conditioning, and processing equipment. Manufacturing operations in Canada, US, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

2022 — 2026

Industry Presence

BMO Capital Markets — 18th Annual Farm to Market Conference Presented on inflation impact, energy transition, M&A outlook, and carbon markets New York, May 2023
07 Connect

Let's discuss how I can
help your organization.

Available for executive advisory, board service, interim leadership, and operational consulting engagements.

Connect on LinkedIn paul@paulhouseholder.com